2017 Domaine Nudant, Ladoix 1er Cru 'Les Buis'
Regular price £99.00 Save £-99.00See more wines from Domaine Nudant
ABOUT THE WINE
Winemakers in Burgundy since 1453, the current generation of the Nudant family manages some 16 hectares of small parcels dotted throughout the Cote d'Or. Vineyard work is all carried out by hand, in the spirit of minimal intervention. The 1er Cru vineyard called Les Buis recalls a sacred tree of the Druids which grew on the site.
TASTING NOTES
A delicate expression of Ladoix, with a cherry-forward fruit character supported by raspberry compote, fresh forest mushrooms and red plums. The elegant complexity is evident in the long fruity and savoury finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Pairs brilliantly with honey roast turkey, pheasant with black peppercorn jus and veal osso buco.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
An off-piste appellation which offers excellent value from some very impressive vineyard sites.
2017 Domaine de la Ferte, Givry
Regular price £79.70 Save £-79.702017 Deutz Blanc de Blanc Vintage
Regular price £77.95 Save £-77.95ABOUT THE WINE
One of the oldest members of Champagne's prestigious Grandes Marques houses, Champagne Deutz of Ay, France, has been making distinctive champagnes marked by finesse, elegance and complexity since 1838. The house has upheld the traditions of fine Champagne making handed down through five generations. Owning a significant portion of its own vineyards, Deutz selects only top rated grapes from 275 acres of vineyards in the finest crus of Champagne. The wines are slowly and carefully aged in the chalk-walled cellars far beneath the historic village of Ay.
TASTING NOTES
Notes of lemon verbena, white lilies together with the signature yeastiness of toasted brioche and a vibrant backbone of orchard fruit, reflecting the premium quality of the vintage Chardonnay grapes.
FOOD PAIRING
White fish, even ones with strong flavour like sole and a wide array of creamy rind cheeses.
2017 Tenuta Fanti, Brunello di Montalcino Vallocchio
Regular price £136.90 Save £-136.902017 St Francis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Alexander Valley
Regular price £63.90 Save £-63.90ABOUT THE WINE
Established in 1971 by Joe Founder, St. Francis has reflected the finest mountain and valley vineyards in and around Sonoma County for over 50 years.
Today, the vineyards of St. Francis are farmed per Certified Sustainable standards. Their estate vineyards present a stunning diversity as they are scattered around Sonoma Valley and the famous Russian River Valley, each with diverse compositions of limestone, loam, clay and black & red volcanic soils. They also buy fruit from some of the oldest vineyards in the region, farming beautifully gnarly old vine Zinfandel, by nurturing their long-standing relationships for decades.
TASTING NOTES
The fruit for the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes from high-altitude, west facing slops of the Mayacamas Range, well-above the fog line, where not only the sunlight is stronger, but wind and cold temperatures also batter the wines. These conditions create, smaller, thick-skinned and hence intensely flavoured berries. The wine is all about pure and extracted fruit and intense aromatics and their marriage with the new oak. Notes of cassis, black plum, blueberry, eucalyptus, dried prunes, cigar box, black pepper, liquorice and cloves, and dark cocoa. The decadence of the wine strokes the palate with a smooth, full mouthfeel leading to an everlasting finish. Aged in 75% new oak barrels for 20 months.
FOOD PAIRING
Beef Bourguignon, Florentine Steak and Angus Beef Burgers with red onion relish.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
St. Francis’ gorgeous mission-style estate and Tasting Room building is in the heart of the valley surrounded by estate-owned vineyards. Their bell tower, pictured on their labels houses a 1,000-pound bronze bell cast by the Marinelli Foundry in Italy. It chimes every hour and can be heard throughout the valley.
2017 Capanna, Rosso di Montalcino
Regular price £58.70 Save £-58.702017 Roebuck Estates, Rose
Regular price £38.60 Save £-38.60ABOUT THE WINE
Roebuck Estates are one of the newer players on the English wine scene (oldest vines planted in 2006), now spanning over 200,000 vines across four sites in the beautiful county of Sussex. With various soil types and plantings, including Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, the team has plenty of elements working in their favour to create award-winning, classic English sparkling wines. Despite being somewhat new, their estate is earning some much-deserved critical acclaim, winning several awards, including Best in Show, Decanter 2020. An estate on the rise!
TASTE NOTES
The fruit is whole-bunch pressed and partially fermented in the finest French oak casks followed by a generous lees ageing of 36 months in bottle. A splash of Pinot Précoce is added before release imparting an attractive pale pink hue and ripe red fruit characteristics on this wine. Fragrant aromas of wild strawberries, white peach and rose petals. An expressive palate displaying notes of ripe red fruits, honeysuckle and white blossom. The wine is perfectly balanced with a bright seam of acidity, a fine persistent mousse and a long yet elegant length.
2017 Roebuck Estates, Classic Cuvee
Regular price £35.80 Save £-35.80ABOUT THE WINE
Roebuck Estates are one of the newer players on the English wine scene (oldest vines planted in 2006), now spanning over 200,000 vines across four sites in the beautiful county of Sussex. With various soil types and plantings, including Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, the team has plenty of elements working in their favour to create award-winning, classic English sparkling wines. Despite being somewhat new, their estate is earning some much-deserved critical acclaim, winning several awards, including Best in Show, Decanter 2020. An estate on the rise!
TASTE NOTES
A refined sparkling wine bursting with citrus fruit and baked apples, perfectly balanced by rich toasted notes. Partial fermentation in the finest French oak casks, followed by long lees ageing for a minimum of 36 months, gives this wine additional richness, depth and complexity. The bubbles are delicate and linger on the palate.
2017 Saxenburg, Private Collection Syrah
Regular price £30.20 Save £-30.20Adrian & Birgit Bührer took ownership of Saxenburg in 1989, trading their familiar surroundings of Switzerland for the Cape Winelands. They changed their familiar surroundings of Switzerland for a dilapidated homestead in the Cape Winelands. Today, the estate is run by the second-generation Bührer Family custodians: Fiona and Vincent. Their ambition is to shine a light on the Polkadraai Hills appellation in Stellenbosch, as it is one of the most exceptional terroirs in South Africa. Together with a passionate team, they produce thought-provoking wines.
TASTING NOTESThe wine opens up with a pretty bouquet of black cherries, red berries and a hint of pepper spice. The seamless palate is elevated with fine-grained tannins. Hints of crushed granite and floral elements bring freshness, making it a classic Rhone-style Syrah with a new world edge.
Seared pork belly with black cherry reduction as well as charcuterie is sublime with this savoury and fruity Syrah.
FRIARWOOD SAYSFound in great numbers in the region, the guinea fowls that adorn the Saxenburg emblem have become symbolic of their winemaking philosophy, and it’s now the heart, the mind and the soul of Saxenburg.
2017 Saxenburg, Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
Regular price £30.20 Save £-30.20Adrian & Birgit Bührer took ownership of Saxenburg in 1989, trading their familiar surroundings of Switzerland for the Cape Winelands. They changed their familiar surroundings of Switzerland for a dilapidated homestead in the Cape Winelands. Today, the estate is run by the second-generation Bührer Family custodians: Fiona and Vincent. Their ambition is to shine a light on the Polkadraai Hills appellation in Stellenbosch, as it is one of the most exceptional terroirs in South Africa. Together with a passionate team, they produce thought-provoking wines.
TASTING NOTESThe prime expression of Polkadraai Hills Cabernet. Despite the young but velvety tannins, it displays beautiful aromas of tobacco leaves, plums and blackcurrant leading to a finish that is nicely weighted and finely grained.
FOOD PAIRINGBarbecue cuts along with warm braised beef shank casserole.
FRIARWOOD SAYSFound in great numbers in the region, the guinea fowls that adorn the Saxenburg emblem have become symbolic of their winemaking philosophy, and it’s now the heart, the mind and the soul of Saxenburg.
2017 Tokar Estate, Chardonnay
Regular price £29.60 Save £-29.60ABOUT THE WINE
The Tokar Estate vineyard was planted in the late 1990s, in the heart of the Yarra Valley's 'golden mile', on Maddens Lane, Coldstream. It is a small boutique estate focusing on sustainable farming and quality wines.
TASTING NOTES
Bright yellow. Nice buttery nose with zesty aromas of lemon drop, white flowers, crushed stone and noble herbs.
FOOD PAIRING
A perfect match for pan fried fish and veal.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Picked when the flavours are in the citrus to stone fruit spectrum and wild fermented in French oak (mostly 500L puncheons).
2017 Bodegas Torrederos, Ribera del Duero Crianza
Regular price £24.40 Save £-24.40ABOUT THE WINE
Situated in Ribera del Duero - home to one of Spain’s most sought after and applauded wines. Founded in 1999 by Serafin and Jose Mari - Torrederos Winery owns more than 100 hectares of Tempranillo planted vineyards. Vines are situated in a maximum radius of 5 km from the winery, facilitating continual production quality control. You can expect excellent value for these true expressions of Spain's most iconic grape.
TASTE NOTES
12 months in 70% French Oak and 30% American Oak gives this Crianza wonderfully complex yet approachable notes. Deep ruby red color with a pleasant, aromatic nose. Medium-bodied with smooth tannic structure, bursting with dark fruit, cherry and balsamic notes.
FOOD PAIRING
Perfect with grilled burgers, meat-lovers pizza or chorizo.
2017 Bodegas Francisco Casas, Abba Toro Reserva
Regular price £23.40 Save £-23.402017 Nittnaus, Beerenauslese Exquisit
Regular price £23.30 Save £-23.30ABOUT THE WINE
Gebrüder Nittnaus winery lies on the eastern shore of Lake Neusiedl in the heart of Gols, at the centre of one of the largest wine-producing communities in Austria. The family has owned vineyards for more than 300 years and has been running their own winery since 1986. They cultivate 57 hectares in Gols, spread out over more than 70 different vineyard parcels. Almost two-thirds of this area is planted with red wine, primarily indigenous varieties. They cultivate their vines in accordance with organic agricultural principles. The latest generation of Nittnauses, Andreas and Hans Michael, is now responsible for running the winery.
TASTING NOTES
Brilliant yellow-straw colour with visible viscosity. Luscious peach and tropical fruit aromas are well defined. A rich entry leads to a sweet, medium-bodied palate with balanced acidity. Intensely fruity. A balanced, lovely style.
FOOD PAIRING
Perfect for a fruit-based dessert, excellent with foie gras.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Beerenauslese means late-harvest berry selection: berries are hand-picked, selected grape by grape for perfect health and ripeness.
2017 Kelman, Tinto Reserva
Regular price £20.30 Save £-20.302017 Kelman, Tinto Blend
Regular price £16.50 Save £-16.502017 Les Vignes de Tracey, Pouilly Fume
Regular price £14.10 Save £-14.10ABOUT THE WINE
A brand produced by the co-operative Caves des Pouilly-sur-Loire, who receive and vinify the harvests of independent growers from throughout the region.
TASTING NOTES
Golden colour with a green reflection. Aromas of Citrus and gooseberry. Crisp, upfront, fine and mineral wine. It shows complexity in the mouth with a long lingering aftertaste and a slight acidity.
FOOD PAIRING
Ideal for the classic pairing, goats cheese; also excellent with crisp seafood dishes.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Co-operative producers in both Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre play an important role in maintaining the high standards of these appellations, setting the bar for quality and consistency.
Also available in 2022 75cl Bottle